Summer Internship - Building Services - Electrical Engineer (Manchester)

Arup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Electrical or Building Services Engineering Summer Student to join our Buildings team in the UK, starting with a 6-week internship in Manchester. You will support senior engineers, assist in producing designs, and learn how a multidisciplinary design team operates across projects in commercial, residential, and institutional sectors.

Ideal candidates are studying toward an MEng or BEng in Electrical, Architectural or Building Services Engineering, aiming for a 2.1 or above,

Qualifications

• Studying toward an MEng or BEng in Electrical, Architectural or Building Services Engineering.
• On track to achieve a 2.1 or above, as shown by completed modules.
• Demonstrate strong motivation and passion for a career in building design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing designs in coordination with the team.
• Gain understanding of the role of a design engineer by using relevant software.
• Work with Architects, Building Services and Structural Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers on projects.

Job description

Summer Internship - Building Services - Electrical Engineer - Manchester

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our Electrical Building Services Engineers apply their specialist skills to buildings projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following types of developments: commercial and residential developments, tall buildings, Universities, colleges and schools, hospitals and healthcare buildings, laboratories and research facilities, transport projects, including airports and rail stations, sports facilities and stadia, theatres and performance venues, museums and art galleries, large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for Electrical or Building Services Engineering Summer Students to join our well-established Buildings teams across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for students that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Building Design sector to join a multi-disciplinary team this summer.

During this 6-week internship you will provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients on strategically won projects. You will assist in preparing designs in co-ordination with the team and gain a thorough understanding of the role of a design engineer by using relevant software and seeing first-hand how we operate. Furthermore, you will work as part of project teams to deliver effective and professional services to our clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside Architects, Building Services and Structural Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Studying towards an MEng or BEng in Electrical, Architectural or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• on track to achieve a 2.1 or above (or equivalent), as proven through the modules that you have completed to date.
• demonstrate strong motivation and passion for a career in building design

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.